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The wiring took longer than it should have, but I was pretty happy when I saw that I had spark and everything else seems to work like it should. I am test fitting the fender and maybe tomorrow the fuel tanks. The yellow passing lamps function as turn signals.
There is still a lot to do, but you can see pretty much how it's going to look. I have a question about the throttle cable. The return cable is bad so I eliminated it. It feels OK without it and I see choppers with one cable. Do I really need it? It has the CV carb. Thanks for looking.
You don't need it, but the nice thing about having one is, you have a built in spare for the pull side in case you need it.
I switched one out on a road trip for a friend once. Boy, was he ever happy.
The spring is generally strong enough to not need the push (throttle down) cable (or you can add one that is).
. The air cleaner is from Lowbrow. I l like it because it's smaller and you can see more of the motor.
Foam air filters don't protect the motor very well...and have the nasty habit of catching on fire, along with your leg...do yourself a favor and get a nice K&N...
Recently finished the 79 FLH for now. It will probably never really be done. This is my forty-first motorcycle so I cleverly named her 41. This build went well, the previous owners maintained it. The wiring wasnt stock but it was well done; the parts were genuine HD; and there were no stripped threads except for the one I did. The motor and trans needed nothing.
The passing lamps function as turn signals and they flash at about the same rate as the original setup. My plan is to start it in spring but I dont know if Ill be able to wait that long. I got a lot of good advice from the forum so thanks to everyone.
On the lift now is a beat-up old BMW R50/5. NOBODY loved this one, so new challenges ahead.
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